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Best Casa: Peaceful Apartment in Historic Hacienda with Private Hot Tub

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Outdoor spa tub
1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom70 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Taos, NM
  • Harwood Museum of Art
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Taos Historic Museums
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Taos Plaza Theater and Arts Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Best Casa: Peaceful Apartment in Historic Hacienda with Private Hot Tub

Best Casa is a hidden jewel only a block from Taos Plaza. It is part of a historical hacienda style adobe, over a century old, that once housed nuns working at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Newly renovated, the interior features an earthship style kitchen with south facing windows designed allow the sunlight to passively heat the room. The spacious kitchen is fully equipped and includes unique touches: a counter top made from a bowling lane, custom concrete countertops with inset planters, and a built in cherry cutting board. The living space has high ceilings, a plush wool rug and a large smart TV. The high-end sleeper sofa is very comfortable.

The apartment sleeps four people, and if you have more in your group, my other VRBO rental, #462128, is right across the courtyard.

There is a small very private outdoor area with a brick patio and grassy lawn. An outdoor kiva fireplace stands in the corner of the patio, and you might be able to squeeze four people into the 3-person hot tub.

Gas range and a large collection of cooking supplies. Nespresso machine with milk frother, French press, drip coffee maker. Toaster oven. French door refrigerator, microwave. Full size washer and dryer, heated bathroom floor, ceiling fans. Premium linens, a felted wool comforter, and down pillows; a comfortable plush/firm queen mattress. Very comfortable high-end queen sleeper sofa. High speed internet, Smart TV, Blue Ray/DVD player, high quality SONOS sound system, NetFlix, Amazon Prime streaming, and YouTubeTV. Large selection of books and games.

Sorry, but I cannot allow pets.

The apartment is located on a quiet one-way street only one block west of the Taos plaza, and the location of the apartment is one of its greatest assets. From the front door, a five minute walk will reach twelve restaurants, dozens of galleries, the best coffee in town (The World Cup), Manzanita Market, Smith's grocery store, the Bent Street shopping district, Ledoux Street, and of course, the Taos Plaza.
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Historic Ledoux Street. Enjoy features like a hot tub. A kitchen and a washer/dryer are available in the condo.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washer/dryer, and fireplace
  • Steps from Historic Ledoux Street and Harwood Museum of Art
This condo offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This 4.5-star Taos condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Marcus Best

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster oven
  • Spices
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: A Pack-N-Play and high chair are available.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR2019-00143

Property is also known as

Best Casa: A Peaceful Getaway in the Heart of Taos Taos
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Best Casa: Peaceful Apartment in Historic Hacienda with Private Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beat expectations.
Great experience. Exceeded expectations. Really the best location in terms of walking to everything. Marcus has good taste and the unit was beautiful, warm, inviting and comfortable. My family and I are clean freaks and have to say this unit was cleaner than our own home and certainly better than most hotel rooms! Couldn’t have asked for more. Todd
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Frances B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We loved our week in Taos at Marcus’s casita. It is located about a block from the plaza in an old, quiet courtyard. There is a completely stocked kitchen, hot tub in a small, shady back yard, washer and dryer, big screen television, comfy bed, everything to feel at home while on vacation. Marcus was a lovely host welcoming us on arrival and giving us great suggestions for Taos food and events. We enjoyed seeing his other two casitas in the complex, including one that is currently being renovated. All his casitas are completely renovated with great taste.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing in every way
This property is adorable. A magical space in deed! It has a great location, a very short walk to the square, and everything you need. We felt so fortunate to find this gem. We will definitely be heading back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Beautiful Casita in Taos
This is a beautifully remodeled, perfectly located, quiet, clean, and serene getaway just a few blocks from the Taos plaza. It has wonderful southwestern ambiance, with exposed beams, hand plastered walls, lovely Indian rugs, and rustic furniture. There is a well appointed kitchen, lovely decor, nice spacious yard (with spa and grill), easy parking, good Sonos sound system, good internet, nice light, washer, dryer, dishwasher, and nice furnishings. Every aspect of this lovely property has been thoughtfully attended to. We recently spent 5 nights there and would return in a minute. The owner, Marcus Best, is polite and responsive, even coming to try and fix the Dish TV. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Best in the West
We arrived very late to be greeted a beautiful casita , we loved everything about it from the very modern kitchen , the spacious living room,skylights that brighten up the space, a comfortable bed. The house is surrounded by intriguing and wonderful photographs, reminding you are truly in Taos. We did not have time to use a hot tub and bbq grill in the spacious yard. It is located conveniently two blocks from the town center but because this is an adobe casa, it was completely soundproof. We would definitely reserve this casita again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

Just what we needed
Close to the plaza and secluded enough to feel like a true getaway. The apartment is well appointed, comfortable, with a thoroughly relaxing private hot tub. The three of us, two adults and one child, had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Walking distance to the square, beautiful, clean, and Marcus was so nice. Can't wait to stay there a
Loved it!!!! Beautiful, clean, and the hot tub was a plus!! Will stay there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Lovely place
We had a great stay with our two young children. The house is very well equipped and quite comfortable. We will definitely be back if we’re in Taos again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Privacy in the heart of Taos
This casita is literally a block from the plaza. We especially enjoyed our garden like, private outdoor area with hottub and the fully equipped kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy T., Dallas, TX

Peaceful retreat
This is our second stay with Best Casa. Marcus has created a welcoming and comfortable retreat. The home is not only beautiful but spotlessly clean. We cooked all of our meals in the updated kitchen - everything appliance & gadget you'll need is provided. It's a *very* short walk to the Main Street but very quiet. The only noise we heard was the pleasant pealing of the church bells during the day. I highly recommend Best Casa when in Taos!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jacob W.

I only wish that 6 stars was an option!!!
Amazing stay! Marcus met us at the house and spent about a half hour making sure we had everything that we needed. Breakfast foods, tea, coffee, and a bottle of red wine was provided. The house was beautifully decorated and the backyard and private hot tub was a hit. The photos on this listing do not do the property justice. We look forward to staying at Casa Best in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Best Home in Taos
I was amazed when I walked into Marcus's home! It was the most amazing home I have stayed in Taos! The interior is gorgeous and comfortable and the exterior was an extra treat! Marcus made me feel extremely welcome during my entire stay. You can walk to all of the best spots in Taos as well. Everything else is a short drive for snow adventures and hiking. I hope to stay there several times a year when I visit NM!